Calculation of Spore Log reduction (SLR) from VHP (vaporized hydrogen peroxide) qualification in a pharmaceutical aseptic processing isolator The formula to calculate Spore Log Reduction (SLR) from VHP (vaporized hydrogen peroxide) qualification in a pharmaceutical aseptic processing isolator is: SLR = Log10…

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The F0 value of a saturated steam sterilisation process is the lethality expressed in terms of the equivalent time in minutes at a temperature of 121 °C delivered by the process to the load in its container with reference to micro-organisms possessing…

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What is infection? The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. An infection may cause no symptoms and be subclinical, or it may cause symptoms and be clinically apparent. An…

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When the bioburden method is employed for sterilization process, the bioburden trend of materials and products should be routinely and frequently monitored and, if more heat-resistant microorganisms are identified, then method should re-validate and the potential effect of the microorganisms on pharmaceutical…

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